Hugh Jones facts for kids

Hugh Jones is a name shared by many different people! When you see a name like this that belongs to more than one person, it's often listed on a special page called a "disambiguation" page. This helps you find the exact person you are looking for. Here are some of the interesting people named Hugh Jones:

Famous People Named Hugh Jones

Hugh Jones (Runner)

Hugh Jones, born in 1955, is a famous British long-distance runner. He was known for his amazing speed and endurance. One of his biggest achievements was winning the London Marathon in 1982. This is a very big race that many runners from all over the world try to win! He also competed for Great Britain in other important races.

Hugh Jones (Comics)

Hugh Jones is also the name of a fictional character. He appears in comic books, which are stories told with pictures and words. Fictional characters are made up by writers and artists for stories. This Hugh Jones is part of exciting adventures in the world of comics.

Hugh Jones (Cricketer)

Hugh Jones (1889–1918) was an English cricketer. Cricket is a popular sport, especially in countries like England, Australia, and India. It's a bat-and-ball game played between two teams. Hugh Jones played cricket professionally, meaning it was his job.

Hugh Jones (Record Producer)

Hugh Jones is a British record producer. A record producer helps bands and singers make their music sound great when it's recorded. They work in a studio, guiding the musicians and making decisions about how the songs are put together. He has worked with many different artists, helping them create popular songs and albums.

Hugh Jones (Tennis Player)

Hugh Jones (1880–1960) was an American Olympic tennis player. The Olympics are a huge international sports event where athletes from many countries compete. Tennis is a sport played with rackets and a ball over a net. Competing in the Olympics is a very big honor for any athlete.

Hugh Jones (Footballer)

Hugh Jones (born in 1876) was a Welsh footballer. Football, also known as soccer in some parts of the world, is a team sport played with a ball. The goal is to score by getting the ball into the opposing team's net. He played for teams in Wales, showing his skills on the field.

Hugh Jones (Weightlifter)

Hugh Jones (1930–1965) was a New Zealand Olympic weightlifter. Weightlifting is a sport where athletes lift heavy weights. It takes a lot of strength and training. Like the tennis player, this Hugh Jones also represented his country at the Olympic Games, showing his incredible strength.

Hugh Bolton Jones (Painter)

Hugh Bolton Jones (1848–1927) was an American painter. Painters are artists who create pictures using paint. Hugh Bolton Jones was known for his beautiful landscape paintings, which show scenes of nature like forests, mountains, and rivers. His art helps us see the beauty of the world around us.

Hugh M. Jones (Politician)

Hugh M. Jones (1892–1978) was a politician from Wisconsin, a state in the United States. He served as a state senator. A senator is a person elected by citizens to represent them and help make laws for their area. Politicians work to improve their communities and countries.

Hugh R. Jones (Judge)

Hugh R. Jones (1914–2001) was a judge in New York, another state in the United States. A judge is a very important person in the legal system. They listen to arguments in court and make decisions based on the law. Judges help make sure that laws are followed fairly.

Images for kids

• Hugh Jones 1982.jpg

  Hugh Jones winning the 1982 London Marathon.

• Hugh Bolton Jones - Autumn in the Forest - 1983.6.1 - Smithsonian American Art Museum.jpg

  Autumn in the Forest by Hugh Bolton Jones.